# SDR CALA0001578

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 14, 2000
- Submitted: October 17, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N14075
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-30
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-30) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46922
- Aircraft time: 87,495 hours, 19,150 cycles
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Bracket
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Te Flaps
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA0001578

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND A .5 INCH CRACK IN LT WING O/B FLAP AFT HINGE UPPER BRACKET.  A NEW BRACKET WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-31-01.

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